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The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates one of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill. Stone has been dancing in local parks, concerts and festivals for 21 years and credits her “Dance of Life” passion for giving her hope, “It refreshes me with energy, refreshes me with life and hope!” Stone said.

Susan Stone and the Dance of Life

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
Valentine’s Day candies are set on display on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at Etcetera Flowers, Fine Gifts & Gourmet in Marion. “We feel a sense of satisfaction making people happy [on Valentine’s Day],” owner Michael Heilig says, “Especially our delivery drivers, they feel its rewarding to take people flowers.”

A definitive ranking of each state’s most popular Valentine’s day candy

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Social Media Editor
February 10, 2020
Kelly Buck hands Kelly Lyndonberg a snowcone, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, outside Morris Library. “We donate all the money to the breast cancer awareness organization here,” says Buck. (Nick Knappenburger | @nickknappenburger_de)

Photo of the day: Think pink

By Nick Knappenburger, Staff Photographer
October 27, 2018
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